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Learn about cardiac tamponade in this 36-minute cardiology lecture from Dr. Najeeb Lectures. Explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this serious condition where fluid accumulates in the pericardial space, compressing the heart. Understand the pathophysiology, hemodynamic effects, and clinical presentation of cardiac tamponade. Discover diagnostic techniques, including echocardiography and pulsus paradoxus, and learn about emergency management strategies such as pericardiocentesis. This lecture is part 4 of a 5-part series on cardiology, providing in-depth knowledge for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in cardiovascular medicine.